as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
the question of whether people have an intrinsic sense of right and wrong
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Recent Examples of intrinsic
From In the Heights to Hamilton, New York City – with its frenetic pulse and intoxicating contradictions – has been an intrinsic part of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s artistic palette.
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Joe Lynch, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
The blurry text cover and its bright green background have now become an intrinsic part of what has made her most recent album so iconic.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2024
The same intrinsic security that makes coding iOS malware nearly impossible also puts roadblocks in the way of writing antivirus code.
—PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
The price paid is a good indication of how much shelter is worth as an intrinsic good, separated from its value as an asset that might appreciate in value.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
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Joe Lynch, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
The blurry text cover and its bright green background have now become an intrinsic part of what has made her most recent album so iconic.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2024
The same intrinsic security that makes coding iOS malware nearly impossible also puts roadblocks in the way of writing antivirus code.
—PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
The price paid is a good indication of how much shelter is worth as an intrinsic good, separated from its value as an asset that might appreciate in value.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for intrinsic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrinsic
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To put it another way: Animation can get away with a lot more because of its inherent otherworldliness.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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An onlooker snapped a picture, which seemed to exemplify the lawlessness that is inherent to why some people love sideshows and others hate them.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Chytridiomycosis kills because skin is an integral part of a frog’s cardiovascular system.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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The vice president is an integral part of conversation in the village and her image appears on billboards and banners throughout the community.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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For them, a durable carry-on is as essential as a boarding pass.Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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For centuries, immigrants have been an essential part of the American story.Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Intrinsic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrinsic. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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